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B

Auffenberg Kia earns a B.

Early deals look mostly fair. Read the out-the-door carefully before you sign.

$378
Doc fee

$8 above IL avg

25%
Dealer add-ons

On 1 of 4 recent quotes

4
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Price negotiated down on 1 car

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Location

Shiloh, IL

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The full story

Why Auffenberg Kia earned this grade

Between February 2026 and October 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 4 verified deals with this dealership. We pulled the doc fee, the add-ons, and the gap between advertised and out-the-door price from each one. Then we graded them the way a friend in the business would: on the things that actually cost you money.

✓ What they do well

3 things

Doc fee is in line with the market

At $378, their doc fee is within $8 of the IL average of $370. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.

Quoted add-ons are the exception

Only 25% of quotes include add-ons that aren't marked optional. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $299. Most shoppers here never see one.

Advertised pricing is largely honest

On average, the quoted price is only 0.4% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.

! Where to push back:Nothing glaring. That's part of why they scored where they did.

4 verified OTD quotes from Auffenberg Kia

Real out-the-door worksheets, not reviews. Click “View Quote” on any row to see the price breakdown.

Recent Quotes

Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions

3 vehicle transactions — 4 individual quotes

2027 Kia Sportage

EXNew
$32,666
—doc feeNo add-ons
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2027 Kia Sportage

EX HybridNew
$35,400
—doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2027 Kia Telluride

2 quotes
$53,578
—doc fee—Saved $1,273
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Most Common Add-ons

Quoted Add-ons
protection planavg $1,195
1 quote

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Auffenberg Kia

  • 1 of 4 quotes included $1,195 in add-ons (Protection Plan), not marked optional.
  • Dealer markup is effectively 0% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
  • Limited data (4 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Auffenberg Kia charge?

Based on 4 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Auffenberg Kia charges a $378 documentation fee and averages $299 in dealer add-ons when present. Auffenberg Kia earns Transparency Grade B (88/100).

What is the doc fee at Auffenberg Kia?

Auffenberg Kia charges a typical documentation fee of $378. The IL average is $371. This is based on 4 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Auffenberg Kia add dealer add-ons?

Auffenberg Kia adds an average of $299 in dealer add-ons when present. Dealer add-ons appeared on 1 of 4 recent verified quotes. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.

Is Auffenberg Kia a good dealership?

Auffenberg Kia has a transparency score of 88/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 4 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

What do reviews say about Auffenberg Kia?

CarEdge reviews Auffenberg Kia on 4 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade B (88/100), with a typical doc fee of $378 versus an IL average of $370. Dealer add-ons appeared on 1 of 4 recent quotes.

Is Auffenberg Kia a transparent Kia dealer in Shiloh?

Yes. Auffenberg Kia holds CarEdge Transparency Grade B (88/100), based on 4 verified out-the-door quotes. That is well above average on doc fees, add-ons and pricing accuracy.

How does Auffenberg Kia compare to other Kia dealers?

You can compare Auffenberg Kia's transparency score, doc fees, and add-on behavior against other Kia dealers using our comparison tool or by browsing Kia dealers in your area. Scores are based on the same methodology for every dealer. CarEdge's market guides Best Kia Dealerships in Illinois and Best Kia Dealerships in the US rank Kia dealers on the same data.

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How we know this

Every number on this page came from a real deal.

Most dealer review sites scrape star ratings and count angry posts. We do the opposite. CarEdge shops for cars alongside thousands of real buyers every week — and when we negotiate on their behalf, we capture the full out-the-door breakdown the dealer sends back.

For Auffenberg Kia in Shiloh, IL, that has meant 4 verified OTD quotes across 1 negotiated deal logged into our database. Each one is a PDF, an email, or a screenshot showing the actual doc fee, the actual add-ons, and the actual final price — not a salesperson's promise.

Fee Transparency

30%

Is the doc fee reasonable, or is it just profit? We compare it against the state average — and the legal cap, where one exists.

Add-on Behavior

30%

How often does the dealer stick you with mandatory add-ons like paint protection or theft deterrent — the kind you can't say no to? Add-ons the dealer discloses as optional don't count against them.

Price Accuracy

30%

Does the advertised listing price match what you'd actually sign for? We flag dealers whose out-the-door diverges from the listing.

Data Quality

10%

More data = more trustworthy grade. Dealers with lots of recent, complete quotes score higher for consistency.

The four numbers behind the grade

Weighted Score

The raw component scores — the math that led to B.

Fee Transparency (30%)
99
Add-on Behavior (30%)
85
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
25

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$378
IL avg$370
National avg$404

Pulled 4 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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